Hygiene Manager
£34,000.00
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£42,000.00
Contract - outside IR35
Job Details
Leicester, ENG
£42,000.00
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£34,000.00
On-Site
Position: Hygiene Manager – Food Production
Location: Leicester
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the food manufacturing sector that is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to oversee hygiene operations across a busy production site. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business, taking responsibility for service delivery, team leadership, and compliance within a high-standards environment.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will take ownership of hygiene processes on site, ensuring service excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. You’ll lead an existing team and work closely with internal stakeholders to maintain exceptional hygiene and cleaning standards across the operation.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and audit core operational documents, including cleaning schedules, risk assessments, instruction cards and training records.
Oversee all hygiene-related training for service and supervisory staff, delivering training where required.
Ensure all hygiene activities are delivered to the required standards and within regulatory frameworks.
Conduct compliance audits and internal hygiene inspections.
Adapt to evolving business needs and support regional requirements when necessary.
Ensure all operational procedures are followed in line with company standards, managing associated assets and facilities.
Oversee hygiene labour hours and ensure all associated expenditure is properly recorded and authorised.
Candidate Profile
Motivated, adaptable and driven, with strong leadership qualities.
Background in food manufacturing, food hygiene or FMCG environments.
Level 3 Food Safety qualification (desirable).
Proven experience managing large, high-volume teams.
Confident working in client-facing scenarios.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety.
Experience with BRC standards and customer audits.
Excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
